We met on Hinge—not with grand expectations, but simply because I was in a new city and felt like it was time to step out and go on a date. I had only been on the app for four days when I met Darnell on the second day. After a week of talking every single day, we finally met in person—but not in the usual way. Our first meeting included an introduction to my cousins, who made sure to ask their questions and get a feel for him. I wasn’t about to meet a stranger alone, and somehow, he handled it all with patience and grace. From the very beginning, he was kind, gentle, and steady. A week later, after our first official date, we both deleted the app. What we had found felt intentional, grounded, and worth pursuing. God tells us we will recognize Him by the fruit—and we both saw that in each other. There was peace. There was alignment. There was something deeper than just chemistry. This journey hasn’t been without its weight. Choosing each other is one of the biggest decisions we will ever make. It’s beautiful, exciting… and at times, stretching. It requires growth, faith, and a daily choice to die to self. But above all, we have chosen God—and through Him, we have chosen each other. “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” ~Ecclesiastes 4:12